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NextWave Science was created by an international educator with over 20 years of experience in classroom instruction, leadership, and curriculum development. Led by a PhD in Educational Psychology, the work focuses on NGSS-aligned science instruction, hands-on learning, differentiation, and the use of Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) to support student understanding.
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LAB BUNDLE | Atomic Packing, Crystal Structures & Molecular Stability | NGSS
🚀 LAB BUNDLE Take your students beyond memorizing atoms and molecules and into the world of scientific modeling, engineering thinking, and evidence-based reasoning with this engaging bundle of three hands-on investigations! Designed specifically for middle school learners, these labs help students explore how the arrangement of particles influences the properties, stability, and behavior of matter. Students act as scientists and engineers as they build models, analyze patterns, test structure
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.7
+11
Physics Lab Bundle | Electricity & Magnetism Investigations (NGSS Aligned)
Engage your students with this Electricity & Magnetism Lab Bundle designed to bring abstract concepts to life through hands-on investigations ⚡ This bundle includes 3 NGSS-aligned labs where students explore electric force, magnetic fields, and electromagnet strength through real-world testing, data collection, and analysis. Each lab is structured to build deeper understanding through Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) and critical thinking. Perfect for middle school science, this bundle helps st
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 7.SP.A.1
+12
Physical Science Investigation Labs Bundle | NGSS Aligned Hands-On
Bring physical science to life with this engaging NGSS-aligned Investigation Labs Bundle for Grades 6–8! This hands-on resource includes three interactive science labs designed to help students explore gravity, motion, force, energy transfer, and scientific reasoning through inquiry-based learning and real-world connections. Perfect for middle school science classrooms, these low-prep labs encourage students to investigate, collect data, analyze patterns, and explain their thinking using CER (Cl
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.RP.A.3
, 7.RP.A.2
+13
Molecular Shape Stability Challenge Lab | NGSS MS-PS1-1 | CER | Grade 6-8
🧪 Help students discover how molecular structure influences stability through this engaging, hands-on NGSS-aligned investigation! In this inquiry-based lab, students build and test different molecular models, compare their stability, analyze evidence, and construct a scientific explanation using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework. Students act as molecular engineers as they investigate how the arrangement of atoms affects structural stability. Through testing, observation, and analy
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.7
+10
Engineering a Strong Crystal Structure Lab | NGSS | CER | Grades 6–8
🚀 Engineering a Strong Crystal Structure Lab: How Does Atomic Arrangement Affect Strength? Get your students thinking like engineers and materials scientists as they design, build, test, and improve crystal-like structures to investigate how atomic arrangement affects material strength! In this engaging, hands-on STEM challenge, students use simple materials to construct repeating structures, test their load-bearing capacity, analyze data, and support their conclusions using Claim-Evidence-
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.RP.A.3
, RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.3
+10
Atomic Packing Efficiency Investigation Lab | Grades 6–8 NGSS | CER
Bring particle models to life with this engaging, hands-on science investigation! 🚀 Students explore how particle arrangement affects the organization, spacing, and stability of matter through interactive modeling activities using simple classroom materials. In this low-prep lab, students arrange particles into random patterns, tightly packed rows, and layered structures while analyzing how these arrangements connect to solids, liquids, and gases. Students collect evidence, observe patterns, co
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
+8
Gravity and Distance Investigation Lab | NGSS MS-PS2-4 | Grades 6-8
Help your students explore how gravity changes with distance through this engaging, hands-on NGSS-aligned investigation lab! Students model orbital motion using simple materials while analyzing how distance affects gravitational attraction, orbit speed, and stability. Perfect for middle school science classrooms, this low-prep activity encourages students to think like real scientists as they collect data, identify patterns, and build evidence-based explanations using CER (Claim, Evidence, Reaso
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.7
+8
Also included in: Physical Science Investigation Labs Bundle | NGSS Aligned Hands-On
Electromagnet Core Lab– Electricity & Magnetism Investigation (NGSS Aligned)
⚡🧲 Electromagnet Core Lab: Does Core Material Matter? Engage your students in meaningful, hands-on science with this Electromagnet Core Lab designed to help students investigate how different materials affect magnetic force strength. This inquiry-based activity is the perfect addition to any Electricity & Magnetism unit, allowing students to explore real-world applications while building strong data analysis and scientific reasoning skills. Students will design and test electromagnets using
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.RP.A.3
, 7.RP.A.2
+10
Center of Mass Challenge Lab | NGSS MS-PS2-4 | Gravity, Stability & Engineering
⚖️ Make gravity and engineering ENGAGING with this hands-on Center of Mass Challenge Lab! Students investigate how mass distribution affects balance and stability while thinking like real engineers and scientists. This NGSS-aligned middle school science lab helps students explore center of mass, gravity, stability, and engineering design through investigation, testing, and CER scientific explanations. Perfect for Grades 6–8 physical science and STEM classrooms! INCLUDED: ✅ Teacher Guide ✅ Stude
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 6.EE.C.9
+12
Also included in: Physical Science Investigation Labs Bundle | NGSS Aligned Hands-On
Static Electricity Distance Lab | Electric Force NGSS | Hands-On Science Lab
Engage your students in a hands-on investigation of electric force with this high-interest Static Electricity Distance Lab! Students explore how distance affects the strength of electric force using a simple balloon experiment, while building critical thinking through data collection, analysis, and CER writing. This lab is designed to be print-and-teach, making it easy to implement while still delivering rigorous, NGSS-aligned learning. Students act like scientists as they observe, measure,
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.A.1
, 6.SP.A.2
, 6.SP.B.4
+16
Newton’s Third Law Lab: Action–Reaction Forces Activity | Forces & Motion | CER
Reinforce key physics concepts with this engaging, hands-on Forces & Motion Lab focused on Newton’s Third Law and action–reaction forces! 🚀This inquiry-based investigation is the perfect addition to your Forces and Motion unit, giving students the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned through real-world experimentation, observation, and analysis. Students explore how forces act in pairs by conducting a structured lab, analyzing results, and communicating their findings using Claim–Evide
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 6.RP.A.3
+11
Magnetic Fields Lab | Can Materials Block Magnetism? NGSS Science Investigation
Engage your students in hands-on science with this Magnetic Materials Lab designed to explore how different materials affect magnetic force. In this investigation, students test whether magnetic fields can pass through various materials while collecting data, analyzing patterns, and explaining their thinking using Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER). This lab moves beyond simple observation and pushes students into higher-order thinking, as they identify patterns, evaluate evidence, and construct
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 7.SP.A.1
+12
Newton’s Second Law Lab: Force & Motion Activity | Forces & Motion | CER
Reinforce key physics concepts with this engaging, hands-on Forces & Motion Lab focused on Newton’s Second Law and the relationship between force and motion! 🚀This inquiry-based investigation is the perfect addition to your Forces and Motion unit, giving students the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned through real-world experimentation, data collection, and analysis. Students explore how increasing force impacts motion by conducting a structured lab, analyzing results, and communicati
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 6.RP.A.3
+11
Newton’s First Law Lab: Inertia Activity | Forces & Motion | CER Investigation
Reinforce key physics concepts with this engaging, hands-on Newton’s First Law Lab focused on inertia and motion! 🚀This inquiry-based investigation is the perfect addition to your Forces & Motion unit, giving students the opportunity to explore how objects resist changes in motion through real-world experimentation, observation, and analysis. Students investigate inertia in action through interactive tasks, analyze what causes motion to change, and communicate their understanding using Clai
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 6.RP.A.3
+10
Forces & Motion Lab | Friction Investigation | NGSS | Middle School 6-8
Reinforce key physics concepts with this engaging, hands-on Forces & Motion Lab focused on Newton’s Laws and friction! 🚀 This inquiry-based investigation is the perfect addition to your Forces and Motion unit, giving students the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned through real-world experimentation, data collection, and analysis. Students explore how forces impact motion by conducting a structured lab, analyzing results, and communicating their findings using Claim–Evidence–Reasonin
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.RP.A.3
, 7.RP.A.2
, 8.F.A.1
+9
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About the store
Experience
NextWave Science was created by an international educator with over 20 years of experience in classroom instruction, leadership, and curriculum development. Led by a PhD in Educational Psychology, the work focuses on NGSS-aligned science instruction, hands-on learning, differentiation, and the use of Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) to support student understanding.
Teaching style
NextWave Science is rooted in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that actively engages students in the scientific process. Lessons emphasize Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) to develop critical thinking and scientific communication. All resources are designed with differentiation in mind, ensuring access to rigorous, NGSS-aligned content. Through structured labs, activities, and real-world applications, students build deeper understanding and increase their Depth of Knowledge (DOK).
Awards & shining teacher moments
The educator who leads NextWave Science has over 20 years of international teaching and curriculum leadership experience, including serving on secondary leadership teams and contributing to school-wide initiatives. Notable accomplishments include founding a National Junior Honor Society chapter and presenting at numerous AMISA workshops on NGSS-aligned instruction, assessment design, and student-centered learning. Curricula developed through NextWave Science have demonstrated measurable impact, contributing to growth in student performance, including multiple-point gains on NWEA MAP assessments.
My own education history
B.Sc. in Sociology
M.Ed. in International Education
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
I hold US teaching license in:
Administrative Services Credential (ASC)
Special Education K-12
Elementary Education 1-6
Secondary Education 7-12 in Math, General Science, Biology & Chemistry
I also hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from England
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